Waimamaku Resilience Initiative for Stronger Communities
AA Solar proudly collaborates with MBIE and the Weka Weka Community Trust on the $1.6 million Waimamaku Resilience Programme.
This initiative strengthens the community’s capacity to handle power outages by equipping key civil emergency sites with advanced solar panels and battery storage solutions.
The program also features a portable solar and battery generator (Solarpod) to ensure reliable power and communication support throughout Waimamaku.
Reliable Solar Power Solutions for Waimamaku
The Weka Weka Valley Community Trust in Waimamaku, South Hokianga, has secured $1.3 million in funding to drive economic growth and strengthen energy resilience. They equip local businesses and community facilities with solar power systems.
With this initiative, it not only enhances energy reliability but also reduces reliance on traditional electricity. In addition to that, it safeguards the community against power outages caused by severe weather or emergencies.
With an additional Weka Weka Valley Community trust will contribute $320,000 in co-funding, the Trust is making significant strides in advancing sustainable energy solutions. AA Solar has designed custom solar and battery systems for key community sites, including the Marae, Bar and Grill, Garage, and Resource Centre.
Waimamaku Resilience Programme
Marae: 73.92kW Solar Power System with 700kWh Battery Backup
Fully off-grid solution
168 x 435W ground-mounted solar panels
2 x 29.9kW Deye hHybrid iInverters
700kWh battery capacity
Ground mount area: 436 square meters
Designed to operate for four days without solar input
Bar and Grill: 51kW Solar Power System with 302kWh Battery Backup
Complete off-grid solution
116 x 435W solar panels
3 x Deye hHybrid iInverters
302kWh battery capacity
38 roof-mounted panels, 78 ground-mounted panels
Ground mount area: 170 square meters
Engineered to run for four days without solar input
Waimamaku Garage: 7.5kW Solar Power System with 20.4kWh Battery Backup
17 x 435W roof-mounted solar panels
Deye hHybrid iInverter
2 x 10kWh Deye batteries
Designed to run for three days without solar generation
Resource Centre: 14.5kW Solar Power System with 20kWh Battery Backup
33 x 435W roof-mounted solar panels
10kW hHybrid iInverter
2 x 10kWh Deye batteries
Designed to operate for one day without solar input
Batteries provide backup power and support self-consumption
Learn More About Our Solar Power Solutions
The Waimamaku Resilience Programme is helping the community achieve energy self-sufficiency. By combining solar power with battery storage, it ensures reliable backup power during outages.
As a whole, this program strengthens local resilience and sets an example for other communities looking to adopt sustainable energy such as a solar power system. To learn more, contact AA Solar today!










